Singapore legislation

Section 69

of Children and Young Persons Act 1993

Section 69

Director‑General may direct remedial measures

Amended by3/201130/20193/20113/2011

(1)

The Director‑General may, in respect of any licensed home for children and young persons, by written notice, give such directions as the Director‑General thinks necessary to ensure that —

(a)

it is operated and managed satisfactorily;

(b)

the welfare of the children and young persons residing in the home is properly safeguarded and promoted; and

(c)

the provisions of this Act are complied with.

Amended by3/201130/2019

(2)

To avoid doubt, a direction under subsection (1) may include a direction requiring the licensee of a licensed home for children and young persons to suspend any staff of the home from his or her duties.

Amended by3/2011

(3)

A notice under subsection (1) must —

(a)

be served upon the licensee of the home for children and young persons; and

(b)

specify the period of time within which a direction must be complied with.[52H

Amended by3/2011
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